The “Gang of Eight” is set to release its comprehensive immigration reform bill tomorrow, April 16, 2013. The group includes Sen. Michael Bennet, R-Colorado, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina; Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona; Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona; Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey; Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois; and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York.
Some details of the bill have been leaked, including a robust government plan to secure the US/Mexico border, a mandatory E-Verify-like program for all US employers, and a 10 year pathway to lawful permanent residency status for certain undocumented individuals currently residing in the US.
When the details of the plan are released tomorrow, you will receive a comprehensive summary from Zelnick & Erickson.